Japan is a highly rewarding country
for ***foreign exchange*** students. It offers temples,
shrines, and beautiful Japanese gardens; kabuki, the treasured
form of theater utilizing intricate scenery, costumes, and
makeup; and sumo wrestling and kendo, the sword fighting
of the samurai. And there is Japanese art, from woodblock
printing to tattooing.

Through all Japan's modernity runs
a deep reverence for the past and a fervent belief in tradition
that makes travel in the country a very positive and rewarding
experience.

As in most congested metropolitan areas of the world, Japan's
city dwellers aren't as friendly and warm as residents in
more rural areas—but generally the people of Japan are quite
ingratiating. Although 20th-century technology plays a powerful
role in the daily life of the Japanese, most Japanese maintain
a centuries-old tradition of hospitality and graciousness.
In any case, the rewards and burdens of the West are found
in much higher concentrations in Japan's urban areas—but
you can find many glimpses into Japan's past in the traditional
architecture and slower-paced lifestyle of the countryside.

There is much to learn from Japan that will influence your
life forever. The beauty of the land, the changing views
of Mount Fuji, and the contradictions and complexities of
its culture are never forgotten.

Program Details

Academic YearPrerequisites: NoneDates:March to following January*Accommodation:Homestay placement in a family
Placement:/b> Throughout Japan

Summer IndividualPrerequisites: NoneDates:Four to
six week programs with flexible dates
from June to August Accommodation:Homestay placement in a family
Placement:Throughout JapanLanguage Classes:Optional

Summer GroupPrerequisites:NoneDates:Two to
four week programs with flexible dates
from June to August Accommodation: Homestay
placement in a family Placement: Throughout JapanLanguage Classes:Optional